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August 6, 2026
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Food safety fears emerge after 15 elephants die in Amboseli

Food safety fears emerge after 15 elephants die in Amboseli

KVA President Kelvin Osore said the deaths raise critical questions about food safety, public health and chemical regulation, calling for transparent investigations to establish the exact source of the cyanide...

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At least 15 elephants have died in the Amboseli ecosystem following suspected cyanide poisoning, raising significant food safety concerns.

  • 15 elephants died between June 24 and July 24.
  • The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) is urging a multi-agency investigation.
  • Suspected source: tomatoes sprayed with cyanide on farms near Kimana Sanctuary and Kuku Group Ranch, though other scenarios are being examined.

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